By Ahmed Ahmed
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Bauchi State Council has inaugurated an electoral committee to conduct free, fair, and credible elections.
Our Correspondent reports that the Seven man committee was inaugurated at a NUJ Council secretariat on Tuesday in Bauchi.
They include Mrs Bulak Afsa, NTA Chapel Chairperson; Ishola Michael Adeyemi, Correspondents Chapel; Haruna Yusuf, BRC Chapel;
Others are Adamu Muhammad Gabi, Globe FM Chapel; Nasiru Bala, Information Chapel; Firdausi Ibrahim Bakondi, Albarka FM Chapel and Aliyu Sambo of BATV Chapel Who is the Secretary.
The Chairman of the council Mal. Umar Sa’idu urged the committee members to justify the confidence reposed on them and should not be distracted by any intimidation from any quarters.
“As you are aware that during the last Congress your names were mentioned, endorsed and approved by the National Secretariat to prepare for the election of new Executives of the state Council.
Congress must have seen your commitment, selfless service and experience in you,
“Especially in the activities of the Union. Therefore you must not take the nomination for granted; rather you should justify the confidence reposed in you.”
“Your Committee is independent of the state council as you are answerable to the National Secretariat, but where
necessary, you can liaise with the State Council to ensure free and fair election.” He stressed
Sa’idu also stressed that the council has absolute confidence that you have the capacity to conduct the assignment.
He then announced that the Committee has 21 days within which to conduct the election and organise the swearing in of the new Executive members.
In a remark, the National Ex-officio of NUJ, Abubakar Waziri said that,”This is a significant moment for our Union, as it marks the beginning of a process that will ultimately lead to the election of new leaders who will steer the union towards greater heights.”
He commended the outgoing leadership for their service to the NUJ. Their dedication and commitment have been invaluable in shaping the union and making it the formidable force that it is today.
“I also want to congratulate the newly appointed members of the Electoral Committee, who have been tasked with the important responsibility of ensuring a free, fair, and transparent electoral process, ” Waziri said.
The Chairperson of the Committee,Mr Bulak Afsa in her acceptance speech thanked the council for finding them worthy of selection to perform the onerous task of conducting elections.
She then assured that the members of the committee will work assiduously in accordance with the NUJ Constitution and the guidelines for the conduct of the elections.